With it being a company lease vehicle I had a strict budget so I did an awful lot of juggling and couldn't get the xenon lights or HK upgrade that I would have really liked. Did consider dropping down to a 318d but thought I would regret that in the long run.

I did have a 24hr loan vehicle which was a 330d M-Sport Touring with the 8AT which was truly epic, talk about teasing me, it was epic to drive for a diesel.

Congrats, being on here should help the wait It might turn up a bit earlier, you never know, unless there's a supply/production issue it's usually around 8 weeks I think.

At least you got the Business speaker upgrade: there's a smaller difference between business>HK than standard>business, so you've still got a good sound system. The wait will seem long at the time, but it all all be a distant memory come delivery day!

Good choice on the Brushed Aluminium interior trim. We had it on our E91 so it was no brainer that we went for it again in the F31. Some people have commented that it scratches more than the hexagonal but we never had a issue. Besides the other half blackballed the blue trim!

Shame you've missed out on the xenons as most will agree it really lifts the visual appearance and the adaptive lights are pretty cool.

Congratulations on the order - some really good options in there so looks like you've spent your money wisely. I was in the same situation when ordering mine, so had to balance what I needed and what I wanted as any options invariably cost me more than the option itself!! For example if I specced leather, it would cost me personally £3,500 over 4 years for a £1,600 option - madness!!! (and all for something that I'll have no benefit of when the car goes back.

Enjoy the wait for the car - mine is due 1st March and the wait has been agonising - with only this forum keeping me sane.....

Obviously I'm looking forward to my 330d but I have to be honest and say that the 320d and the auto box is a revelation. If I'd known what a great combination they were I'd have given the two litre more serious consideration. On any BMW.

Obviously I'm looking forward to my 330d but I have to be honest and say that the 320d and the auto box is a revelation. If I'd known what a great combination they were I'd have given the two litre more serious consideration. On any BMW.

That's interesting - i was utterly underwhelmed by the 320ED I drove (after the 330D I had driven a few days before), so maybe I should try a 320D. Or not...

Obviously I'm looking forward to my 330d but I have to be honest and say that the 320d and the auto box is a revelation. If I'd known what a great combination they were I'd have given the two litre more serious consideration. On any BMW.

After having a 520D in the past I've sworn never again to get the 2.0 diesel! That was the older 163bhp unit with a manual gearbox and was so dull. I'm sure the latest unit is much better especially with the auto box but I'm sticking with the 3.0 from now on!

I currently own an E90 LCI, but am yet another to have just ordered an F30 this week. Anticipated delivery is currently mid-March. No official dates as yet, but looking forward to making the change none the less.

Anyway, good to e-meet you all and look forward to the useful resources, as
well as some interesting banter.

It's something to do with NO2 emissions of the car by reducing it for potential new taxation in 2014 by government. Similar to how road tax is calculated with CO2 emissions... Wouldn't have gone with it, but the deal included this in the base spec...